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Vista Grande High School Senior Shoot in Taos, NM

by Deanna | Jun 1, 2023 | Portraits, Senior Pictures, Taos

Casa Benavides is a beautiful and historic bed and breakfast in Taos! As a Taos photographer who has lived here for almost two decades, I am shocked I haven’t shot at this venue before. I had so much fun using the gorgeous art and beautiful blue accents in these senior photographs. The property is pristine with “Taos Blue” painted portals and vigas. The dining area and great room are brilliantly painted and the hand carved wood is traditional and unique. High school senior, Itzmir, is a brilliant student and a fabulous model. We had so much fun capturing her senior pictures at this Taos landmark. Congratulations to class of 2023!!

Taos senior posing for high school senior pictures at Casa Benavides

Vista Grande graduate having senior photos in Taos NM

The property at Casa Benavides was ideal for this Taos high school senior photo session

Taos high school student has senior photos taken with art

Taos senior high student has photos done in gallery

High school senior poses in green gown by gorgeous Taos art scene

Traditional hand carved doors are the backdrop for this Taos senior photo shoot

Itzmir poses with gorgeous Taos blue gate near the plaza

New Mexico high school student with bright Taos art

Elegant in black, Itzmir looks at the camera for her senior photo shoot

Senior with flowering tree at Casa Benavides

With grace and style this Taos senior graduated from Vista High School in Taos in May 2023

Itzmir looks directily into at the photographer for this Taos senior photo session

Vista Grande High School in Taos with green and white as senior colors

Senior photo shoot with Taos art in local bed and breakfast

With cap and gown, Itzmir celebrates her graduation with senior photos

Senior high student, Itzmir, has senior photos taken near Taos plaza

Gorgeous wooden vigas and blue paint are local trademarks in Taos, NM

Casa Benavides hosted this beautiful senior for her senior photo session

Casa Benavides has gorgeous scenes at their property, perfect for a Taos photo shoot

Senior Shoot at Taos Ski Valley

by Deanna | May 17, 2023 | Portraits, Senior Pictures, Taos, Taos Ski Valley

This senior shoot was a true adventure at the Taos Ski Valley! After William and I took many photos for almost two hours, we rode the chair lift up the mountain to get some final pictures with a view. As soon as we got off the chairlift, it closed down because lightening was detected nearby. So here we are at the top of the mountain with lightening and they advise us hike down. Upon consideration of safety, we were then offered a ride down by the lift operator, in an old suburban, which we were happy to take.

William smiles a photo while crossing the river on a hike in the Taos Ski Valley

High school senior has senior pictures taken by photographer in Taos, NM

High school senior, William, relaxes after his senior photos at the Taos Ski Valley

Senior photo shoot at Taos Ski Valley with waterfall

Senior photography at Taos Ski Valley

High school senior, William, has his senior photos taken on vacation in Taos

William, an avid camper and hiker, brought his camping chair to use in his senior pictures taken at Taos Ski Valley

The Taos Ski Valley chair lift and mountains are a beautiful senior photo backdrop

Senior pictures at the top of the ski valley while on vacation in Taos, NM

This senior photo shoot was done at the Taos Ski Valley in springtime

Taos Ski Valley senior photo shoot in June

High school senior does senior photo session at Taos Ski Valley on ski hill

Adventure hike for senior pictures in Taos, NM

William wears his Philmont hat for his senior pictures taken by photographer in Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley waterfall popular location for Taos photographers

Taos Ski Valley photographer for senior pictures

A Gazebo Wedding at Taos Plaza

by Deanna | Apr 26, 2023 | Elopement, Portraits, Taos, Weddings

In lieu of the construction in and around of the Taos Plaza for the next year, I thought a blog post on a wedding in the gazebo at Taos plaza was a good tribute. This wedding happened on May 5th several years ago, so a very similar time of year as now. The weather, however, is amazingly differently than shown in these photos. We had snow falling in town this morning, which is not unusual for April or May.
The Taos Plaza was established in 1796 and has been a venue for meetings, gatherings, and celebrations for over two centuries.

The adobe buildings on the plaza are all connected and are a simple and beautiful New Mexico background, especially with the hanging chile ristras. The Taos plaza gazebo is one of our larger elopement package choices for a venue. This venue is unavailable until next year, and we’ll be ready to shoot the plaza after the facelift of the old jailhouse.

Hugs and Cigars of congratulations after this Taos NM wedding

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The white birdseed was brilliant in the photos during the confetti toss

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With a giant rev of his engine, the groom and bride drive off the Taos plaza on a Harley

Bird seed wedding confetti is an environmentally friendly and photogenic

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Groom, wearing a bolo tie, waits for his bride to walk to Taos plaza

After wedding photographs with bride, groom, and bride's parents

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An early May Taos wedding under the cottonwoods and plaza gazebo

Wedding signing stones are fun to display in your garden after wedding day

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Bride and groom and her father in important after-wedding photography

Bride and groom on a Harley in front of Hotel La Fonda on plaza in Taos

The license signing is an important part of the wedding day that usually takes places after the wedding ceremony

Bride and groom are married by Dan Jones under the Taos gazebo

Cinco de Mayo wedding in Taos, NM on the plaza

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Family photos with the wedding couple in the Taos plaza

Bride and groom smile after their gazebo wedding in Taos NM

The bride and groom steal a quick look at one another during their Taos plaza wedding

Wedding ceremony with gorgeous adobe Taos architecture in background

The groom and his ring bearer hit knuckles signifying a job well done

Bride and groom walk hand in hand through the Taos plaza after their New Mexico wedding

Beautiful dip in Taos plaza for New Mexico wedding in May

Formal wedding pictures under the Taos gazebo at the popular Taos plaza

The gazebo on Taos plaza is an awesome wedding venue in Taos offering shade and some privacy

The ring bearer talks about his important job with the groom

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The Taos plaza is a beautiful place for a wedding under the cottonwoods

His and hers handmade wedding ring bands made and purchased in Taos, NM

Taos gazebo wedding wtih birdseed confetti toss afterwards

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A springtime gust of wind greets this bride and her father in the Taos plaza

Destination wedding in Taos plaza under gazebo

Taos plaza with chile ristras and pueblo style adobe buildings make nice wedding backgrounds

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New Mexico springtime wedding in Taos, NM

Groom smiles with his father on his wedding day in Taos

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Bride and groom exchange wedding rings under the Taos gazebo

The Taos plaza gazebo has hosted many weddings, family reunions, celebrations and centuries of community gatherings.

The ring bearer offers the rings at this springtime Taos wedding ceremony

Newlyweds kiss after their Cinco de Mayo springtime wedding in Taos

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The blue New Mexico skies were a stunning backdrop for this destination wedding in Taos NM

This groom loves his bride and his motorcycle and made sure both were included in their Taos wedding photos

Proud father of the bride walks his daughter to the gazebo through the Taos plaza

After a wedding on Taos plaza, these lovebirds are ready to drive off to the mountains

Bride and groom seal their vows with a kiss under the gazebo in Taos, NM

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Wedding under latillas of the plaza gazebo in Taos, NM

The groomsmen with the groom and ring bearer in Taos NM plaza

Taos gazebo on the plaza provides great shade from the hot New Mexico sunshine

Dan Jones officiates a wedding under the gazebo in Taos plaza

Altar photo of "the guys" honoring the groom's new bride; adobe and chiles in background

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Senior Pictures in Red River, NM

by Deanna | Oct 31, 2022 | Headshots, Portraits, Red River, Senior Pictures

Class of 2023 graduate smiles for professional senior portraits

Katy, in jeans and a white sweater, smiles between golden aspen trees

Katy holds onto an aspen tree during her senior photo session in Red River

High school senior looks down at the Red River while standing on covered bridge

Katy wears lavender during her high school senior pictures session in Red River

Katy stands with turquoise bridge for her senior photos in Red River, NM

Senior pictures in Red River for girl in Class of 2023

Katy wears a black hat as she takes a swing for her Red River senior pictures

Katy's blue eyes shine during her senior pictures in Red River, NM

Cool angles and fun senior pictures for visiting senior in Red River, NM

High school senior poses in formal dress in Red River, NM

Senior pictures on covered bridge in Red River, NM

Katy smiles with her hand in her pocket during her Red River senior picture session

Red River Marlette park with golden aspens made a beautiful spot for Katy's senior portraits

Katy stands with mossy rocks in Marlette Park for senior pictures in Red River

High school senior poses with old ski lift in Red River for senior pictures

Senior girl poses for portraits with the aspen trees in a formal dress

Soon to be graduate, Katy, stands with the Palisades in Red River

Katy's smiles and leans on a turquoise bridge during her senior photo session

Senior photos in Red River in early October

Professional senior portraits of high school graduate on vacation in Red River

Senior portraits in Red River with autumn foliage in background

Katy stands on turquoise bridge with aspens and stream

Katy, a bookworm, will graduate in the class of 2023.

Family Photography in Valle Escondido

by Deanna | Oct 30, 2022 | Children, Portraits, Taos

Childrens photoswith yellow and green fall grass

Family portraits in autumn with mom and sons in bowties

Portaits of Mom and sons in cuddle puddle in falltime

Family photos of Taos family in Valle Escondido

Taos photographer caputres smiles in autumn portrats

Five year old portrait in autumn

Brothers in suspenders pose for an autumn portrait

Taos landscape showing off mountains during family portraits

Mom walks with boys for autumn family photos

Six year old children's portraits outdoor

Fall portraits of boys in bow ties in Carson National Forest

Brothers holding each other for portraits in autumn

Taos family portraits outdoors in autumn

Family Photographs in Angel Fire in August

by Deanna | Aug 25, 2022 | Angel Fire, Children, Family, Portraits

This Texan family walked through the meadows of Angel Fire for their family photo shoot! This blended family has two young children and a teenager!

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Mom and dad in forest scene in Angel Fire

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Family vacation photography in Angel Fire in August

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